Making a tiny book come out correctly is a bit tricky! Here’s how I finally got the pages to print in the right order for the first book in my series for ages 9 to 12. If you are interested in a bit of amateur bookbinding, you might enjoy the challenge.
I love living in Germany and sometimes I really need to find a book in English. I’ve decided to make a list of my favorite
My brother was (and is!) excellent at finding his way around. Like Nero, I had to work at learning how to find my way. My
Shy or quiet kids can get easily overlooked if they don’t learn public speaking skills. #nobodyhearsyou If this topic comes up in your house or class, you might enjoy a zany fairy tale adventure about what can go wrong . . . and right. . . when a quiet inventor princess learns to speak up! For ages 9 to 12, but the whole family can enjoy it.
This is an epic train journey that is slowly coming down the tracks to you . . . When you can’t keep up with all
Rose Monday is the crown of Germany’s Karneval in the Rhineland. In the last days before Lent, people of all ages stroll the city in gorgeous costumes. Sometimes I also run into young men dressed in convenient cow costumes with a single zipper up the front. Learn more about this colorful holiday and how you can enjoy it with your family in the Seven Kingdoms.
Perfect for long-distance relationships with kids! After I learned about Donna Boock’s amazing REACH discussion guides, I reached out 🙂 to her for an interview.
This is the story of a quiet afternoon and what came out of it. Using what you have can remind you that you have “enough”
A castle in the middle of the current is strong This castle in the middle of the Rhine is the inspiration for the Blackfly Kingdom
inspired a zany, fairy tale series for ages 9 to 12 Cochem castle in the Mosel valley. ©Laurel Decher, 2018. The inspiration for the Seven
Find out more! Could Ice Cream Sundaes Help? In Rule Trouble: The Case of the Illegal Dragon, Vlad scoops a LOT of ice cream while
Are you an illustrator, writer, or translator who works on books for kids? Six reasons why it’s worth your time to come to Cologne for the 2024 Europolitan. Cachet, Community, Contacts, Craft, Context, Challenge, and Cologne. 🙂
